Exploring English 6 MIDWAY

I. Join the sentences using the PAST PERFECT with BECAUSE (2 points each): 1. I missed breakfast. I was hungry.

I. Join the sentences using the PAST PERFECT with BECAUSE (2 points each): 2. He hurt his leg. He couldn’t play soccer.

I. Join the sentences using the PAST PERFECT with BECAUSE (2 points each): 3. He lived in New York for years. He understood our American guests.

I. Join the sentences using the PAST PERFECT with BECAUSE (2 points each): 4. Her husband left for a long business trip. She was lonely.

I. Join the sentences using the PAST PERFECT with BECAUSE (2 points each): 5. She put on so much weight. We didn’t recognize her.

II. Alter the sentences to the NEGATIVE FORM using WISH and the PAST PERFECT (2 points each): 1. They invited Albert to the party.

II. Alter the sentences to the NEGATIVE FORM using WISH and the PAST PERFECT (2 points each): 2. They discussed politics.

II. Alter the sentences to the NEGATIVE FORM using WISH and the PAST PERFECT (2 points each): 3. She spent all her money on new furniture.

II. Alter the sentences to the NEGATIVE FORM using WISH and the PAST PERFECT (2 points each): 4. She dyed her hair.

II. Alter the sentences to the NEGATIVE FORM using WISH and the PAST PERFECT (2 points each): 5. They moved to New York.

III. Complete the sentences below with a suitable verb from the list. (2 points each): To launder – to Take – To cut – To make – To deliver 1. Shirley had her clothes ____________. 2. Fred had his hair cut. 3. I like Mary’s new dress. She had it made in Paris. 4. Peter had twelve roses dilvered to his girlfriend. 5. He’s such a good photographer that she spent fifty dollars to have her picture taken.

III. Complete the sentences below with a suitable verb from the list. (2 points each): To launder – to Take – To cut – To make – To deliver 2. Fred had his hair ____________. 3. I like Mary’s new dress. She had it made in Paris. 4. Peter had twelve roses dilvered to his girlfriend. 5. He’s such a good photographer that she spent fifty dollars to have her picture taken.

III. Complete the sentences below with a suitable verb from the list. (2 points each): To launder – to Take – To cut – To make – To deliver 3. I like Mary’s new dress. She had it ____________ in Paris. 4. Peter had twelve roses dilvered to his girlfriend. 5. He’s such a good photographer that she spent fifty dollars to have her picture taken.

III. Complete the sentences below with a suitable verb from the list. (2 points each): To launder – to Take – To cut – To make – To deliver 4. Peter had twelve roses ____________ to his girlfriend. 5. He’s such a good photographer that she spent fifty dollars to have her picture taken.

III. Complete the sentences below with a suitable verb from the list. (2 points each): To launder – to Take – To cut – To make – To deliver 5. He’s such a good photographer that she spent fifty dollars to have her picture ____________.

V. Rewrite the questions using REPORTED SPEECH (2 points each): 1. My brother said to me: “There’ll be some pretty girls at the birthday party.”.

V. Rewrite the questions using REPORTED SPEECH (2 points each): 2. I said to him: “So I will not take my girlfriend with me.”.

V. Rewrite the questions using REPORTED SPEECH (2 points each): 3. My girlfriend said to me: “I’ve never had a camera.”.

V. Rewrite the questions using REPORTED SPEECH (2 points each): 4. I said to her: “I’m going to buy you one”.

V. Rewrite the questions using REPORTED SPEECH (2 points each): 5. She said to me: “Take me to the party instead of buying me a camera.”.

VI. Rephrase the question using REPORTED SPEECH (2 points each): 1. Carla: “Are you in a hurry, Bob?”.

VI. Rephrase the question using REPORTED SPEECH (2 points each): 2. Jenny: “Will my boyfriend buy me a gift this Valentines?”.

VI. Rephrase the question using REPORTED SPEECH (2 points each): 3. Fred: “Did Charley go to the island of Maui last year?”.

VI. Rephrase the question using REPORTED SPEECH (2 points each): 4. John: “How long did Charley stay there”.

VI. Rephrase the question using REPORTED SPEECH (2 points each): 5. Mary: “Was he with anyone?”.

VII. Complete the sentences using the passive voice using the indicated verb tenses (2 points each): 1. I didn’t know I ________________. (To Follow – Past Continuous).

VII. Complete the sentences using the passive voice using the indicated verb tenses (2 points each): 2. Nothing ___________ from him for several months. (To Hear – Present Perfect).

VII. Complete the sentences using the passive voice using the indicated verb tenses (2 points each): 3. I hope the money _______________. (To Find – Future).

VII. Complete the sentences using the passive voice using the indicated verb tenses (2 points each): 4. You shouldn’t believe everything you ____________. (To Tell – Present Simple).

VII. Complete the sentences using the passive voice using the indicated verb tenses (2 points each): 5. Bob ______________ a very clever man. (To Consider – Past Simple).

VIII. Complete the conversation using SO or NEITHER to show agreement with Student A (2 points each): A: I’ve never been to Disneyland. B: ______________ he.

VIII. Complete the conversation using SO or NEITHER to show agreement with Student A (2 points each): A: I’m not very hungry. B: ____________ she.

VIII. Complete the conversation using SO or NEITHER to show agreement with Student A (2 points each): A: I didn’t sleep much last night. B: ___________ my son.

VIII. Complete the conversation using SO or NEITHER to show agreement with Student A (2 points each): A: I shouldn’t work so hard. B: _____________ your secretary.

VIII. Complete the conversation using SO or NEITHER to show agreement with Student A (2 points each): A: I will be there tomorrow. B: _______ I.

IX. Complete the sentences using the most appropriate phrasal verb from the list below (2 points each): To be fed up – To try out – To hold on – To be over – To find out 1. Can you ___________ (to wait) a few minutes?.

IX. Complete the sentences using the most appropriate phrasal verb from the list below (2 points each): To be fed up – To try out – To hold on – To be over – To find out 2. I _____________ (to test) the new phone system yesterday.

IX. Complete the sentences using the most appropriate phrasal verb from the list below (2 points each): To be fed up – To try out – To hold on – To be over – To find out 3. Do you know when the meeting will _________ (to end)?.

IX. Complete the sentences using the most appropriate phrasal verb from the list below (2 points each): To be fed up – To try out – To hold on – To be over – To find out 4. How did you ____________ (to discover) that SAC’s was having a sale?.

IX. Complete the sentences using the most appropriate phrasal verb from the list below (2 points each): To be fed up – To try out – To hold on – To be over – To find out 5. Everyone ____________ (to be bored) with your excuses.

X. Answer the question using HAD NEVER… BEFORE (2 points each): 1. A: Did you enjoy dancing with Carlos last night? B: Yes, _____________________________.

X. Answer the question using HAD NEVER… BEFORE (2 points each): 2. A: Did the children enjoy going to the circus? B: Yes, _____________________________.

X. Answer the question using HAD NEVER… BEFORE (2 points each): 3. A: Did he enjoy driving a sports car? B: Yes, _____________________________.

X. Answer the question using HAD NEVER… BEFORE (2 points each): 4. A: Did Marley enjoy listening to classical music? B: Yes, _____________________________.

X. Answer the question using HAD NEVER… BEFORE (2 points each): 5. A: Did Mary enjoy watching a French movie? B: Yes, _____________________________.